DR. SHEPARD'S BLOG

Resolutions are so 2012: 6 steps for setting New Year’s intentions.

8 Things your parents say to you about your mental health, ranked by difficulty (and how to respond)

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: The link between ADHD and sensitivity to criticism.

6 lessons I've learned from social media (and use in my daily life)

Agoraphobia: What it is and how it's treated.

9 Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD (and their Answers)

Why people-pleasing is stalling your progress.

8 Creepy Halloween Costumes under $60 (That AREN’T a Mental Health Patient)

How to create a mental health crisis plan: 9 ways to prepare

What motivates us to hustle

I'm breaking up with hustle culture.

9 tips to make parenting easier if you have ADHD

6 Tips to Tackle Procrastination

The three barriers between us and our goals.

What to do when you want to self-harm.

Escaping the shame spiral

Why resisting your anxiety tends to backfire (and what you should do instead).

Staying focused when progress seems slow

What does ADHD look like in women?

10 reasons your antidepressant isn't working

Medication Options for Adults with ADHD

18 common physical symptoms of anxiety (and why we get them)

7 ways to change your life (with almost no effort)

Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)

How to be happier: 16 things happy people have in common

Do I have OCD? Understanding the Subtypes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

6 ways to build confidence

Lithium: what it is, when we use it, and what to know if you take it.

5 ways to calm someone down

8 tips for dating someone with depression

What are intrusive thoughts and why do we have them?

Why can't I stop procrastinating? 12 reasons why you keep procrastinating and how you can stop.

Mental health stigma: In support of Naomi Osaka

Changing the way you see your flaws.

Forgiveness: What it is, why it matters, and how you can forgive.

Am I depressed? 10 signs it might be time to get help.

How to pull yourself out of a bad mood

Do I have ADHD?

How our early relationships impact us throughout our lives

Find focus by determining your values

Losing a friend

How self-actualization can help us live the kind of life we want to live

Automation as a way to make habit change easier

No matter the goal, aim big but start small

What is depersonalization and derealization?

How to talk to your parents about your mental health

3 risks of therapy and their solutions

Why is change so hard?

Dealing with scary thoughts and painful feelings

How to change your life by building your mind's eye.